Swimming Lessons for 3-Year-Olds and Pre-schoolers All swimming experts recommend starting children young, and these days, many parents do! The reason is that learning to swim must always start by getting used to water and learning to relax. The younger a child is, the easier the familiarisation will be. Looking for Lessons in Wimbledon? We …

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Editor’s Note: This guide was originally published in 2017. It was fully revised and updated in May 2026 to reflect the current technical standards and safety guidelines for Wimbledon parents. 🏊‍♂️ Looking for Fast Progress in Wimbledon? Our 2026 May Half-Term and Summer Crash Courses help children jump swimming levels in just 4-5 days. Perfect …

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Parents Guide to Baby & Toddler Swimming Questions Last Updated: March 12, 2026 We have previously spoken with one of the international baby swimming expert about the benefits of baby swimming and importance of having a qualified swim teacher to teach young teachers. I’m really excited to once again, work with another two colleagues and …

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To grow and develop, children need time and space to be active and play safely. Swimming pools are incredible environments for children to explore movement through jumping, diving, and kicking. Our 2026 philosophy at Blue Wave Swim School puts purposeful play at the heart of every lesson. Why Play Matters in Early Development Sir Ken …

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How Swimming Lessons Are Done Elsewhere in Europe Embracing the idea of continuously improving our teaching practices and the learning environment for our swimmers is one of our core values here at Blue Wave Swim School. There are many different ways of doing this but peer-observation is my favourite method. Connecting with experts and sharing …

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Teaching Little Ones to Swim, French Style In May 2015 I had the privilege to be invited to a swim school in France and observe their toddler swimming classes. These Parent and Child swimming classed for under 5 year olds have been established by clinical psychologist Dr Daniel Zylberberg. The classes are now running in …

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Swimming Classes for Toddlers and Under 3’s Early swimming lessons for children can benefit them greatly. Swimming and water activities have a positive effect on children’s learning and their physical and psychological development. Shortly after we started operating in Feb 2010, we were repeatedly asked if we could provide swimming lessons for children under 3 …

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A group of scientific researchers in  Australia have shown that participation in swimming lessons benefits the overall health and well-being of children. The results of a study at Griffith University in Queensland has revealed that children who learn how to swim at a young age have physical, social, intellectual and language development advantages compared to …

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Swimming Classes for Toddlers in Wimbledon We have a very popular learn-to-swim programme on Saturdays. However, from June 12th 2010 at Wimbledon College venue in Wimbledon Village, London, shortly after Blue Wave Swim School had started, we started our ‘Parent and Child’ swimming classes. Our weekly swimming lessons are suitable for toddlers up to 3 …

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